President Murmu arrived in Nagaland on a two-day visit
President Murmu arrived in Nagaland on a two-day visit
KOHIMA: President Draupadi Murmu on Wednesday arrived in Nagaland capital Kohima on a two-day official visit to the northeastern state.
He was received by Chief Minister Nephew Reo, his deputy Y Paton and other senior ministers and bureaucrats as he landed at the Assam Rifles helipad here in the afternoon.
It is an honor to welcome Ms. Draupadi Murmu, Honorable President of India. We are delighted to welcome you to Nagaland, the #LandOfFestivals. I wish you a pleasant stay and a memorable experience,” Rio tweeted after welcoming the President.
The state government has organized a public reception for Murmu at the Capital Cultural Hall where she will virtually inaugurate 60 projects including newly constructed government schools, PMGSY roads, Eklavya Model Schools and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas. .
She is also scheduled to meet the Council of Ministers at the Raj Bhavan in the evening, followed by an official banquet at the Chief Minister’s official residence.
On Thursday, Murmu will pay her respects at the historic World War II cemetery and visit Kagwema, one of the oldest villages of the Angami tribe, where she will discuss various issues with village council leaders.
The President will leave for Mizoram from Nagaland.
